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Lynn’s Beloved Kittens
Sales Contract and Limited Warranty
Lynn Brown
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
beloved.dollface.kittens@gmail.com  www.belovedkittens.com
Purchase Agreement Kitten/Cat Contract & 12 months Guarantee:
Kitten/Cat’s Breed:
Date of Birth: Gender:
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Terms of Purchase Agreement Lynn’s Beloved Kittens (referred to as Seller) agrees to sell to
(referred to as Buyer)
the above stated Kitten/Cat for the Purchase Price of (which includes the nonrefundable earnest money deposit of $200.)
By putting said deposit on said Kitten/Cat, Buyer agrees to the terms and conditions stated within this Purchase Agreement and Warranty.
Earnest money deposit is non-refundable except for the following defined circumstances.
1.) Seller is unable to provide said Kitten/Cat to Buyer due to unforeseen circumstances, such as illness, injury or untimely death of said Kitten/Cat while still in Seller’s possession.
2.) Seller decides to not sell said Kitten/Cat to Buyer due to any concerns the Seller has. Seller reserves this right at all times while still in possession of Kitten/Cat.
3.) As covered by Health Warranty described in this contract.
Deposit is non-refundable if Buyer chooses to not follow through with Purchase Agreement of said Kitten/Cat for any reason. However, Seller will allow Buyer to apply the earnest money deposit towards a different Kitten/Cat that is available for purchase within 18 months of the date this contract is signed. If 18 months has elapsed since the date this contract is signed without the Buyer choosing to purchase and taking possession of a Kitten/Cat from Seller, then the earnest money deposit is forfeited by the Buyer.

Health Warranty

1.) The Seller guarantees that the said Kitten/Cat has received at least 1 set of vaccines and has received regular dewormings.  Also, Seller guarantees that Beloved Kittens Cattery is flea-free.  A Capstar will be given to Kitten/Cat on the same day of departure from Seller’s possession as a pre-emptive protective measure for said Kitten/Cat and will prove up to 48 hours of protection against fleas.

2.) The Seller warranties that the said Kitten/Cat is free of the feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), and the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) at the time of purchase.

3.) Seller does not assume any responsibility for said Kitten/Cat after 48 hours of Buyer’s possession, except as outlined in this contract. Should Buyer, at their own expense, have said Kitten/Cat examined by a Licensed Veterinarian within 48 hours of possession and the same Veterinarian finds said Kitten/Cat to be unhealthy and provides a written statement deeming said Kitten/Cat “unfit for purchase” said Kitten/Cat must be returned to Seller for full Purchase Price refund, provided said Kitten/Cat has not been injured or neglected.
a. Buyer must return said Kitten/Cat to Seller and provide a signed veterinary certification, which states that Kitten/Cat was unfit for sale. Unfit for sale certification must be accompanied by all veterinary documentation and tests/labs, which support the diagnosis, and the diagnosis must be verified by an independent veterinarian before Purchase Price can be refunded.
b. Full Purchase Price includes earnest money deposit.
c. Buyer is responsible for all transportation expenses, veterinary and medical care expenses and any other expenses that might be incurred by Buyer.
4.) This warranty does not cover any health issues caused by neglect, injury or exposure to contagious diseases or parasites once said Kitten/Cat is in Buyer’s possession.
5.) Should said Kitten/Cat die on or before reaching 12 months of age (1 year birth date) as a direct result from a congenital or hereditary defect or from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) the buyer must notify the seller immediately. To determine if the Kitten/Cat’s death has been caused by a congenital or hereditary defect or from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), the Seller must receive proof in the form of a physical copy or original of the entire necropsy report, completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian and performed at the Buyer’s expense.
In regards to Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) this only provides a guarantee against death following a necropsy that confirms death was due to Feline Infectious Peritonitis. This warranty does not cover for a positive titer for the FeCOV or other Corona virus variants as these are common viruses carried by nearly all cats.
After Seller receives the veterinarian’s cause of death report, Seller will offer the buyer their choice of either a refund of purchase price or a kitten/cat of comparable quality and value from the seller’s next available litter. Buyer understands that they will only receive either a Purchase Price refund or another Kitten/Cat, NOT BOTH.

Terms of Price Refund:
1.) Price Refund is of full purchase price of said Kitten/Cat, as stated in this contract. Including the deposit.
2.) Price Refund does not include any transportation costs or any veterinary, medical or therapeutic costs or any other expenses that the buyer may have incurred.

Terms of Kitten/Cat Replacement:
1.) Buyer may choose any kitten that the Seller has available for sale. ‘Available’ means that no other buyers have placed a deposit for a Kitten/Cat and that Seller has Kitten/Cat listed for sale.
2.) Replacement Kitten/Cat will be a minimum of 14 weeks before leaving Seller’s possession.
3.) Costs for transportation will be Buyer’s responsibility.
4.) Replacement Kitten/Cat will not receive any warranty coverage.
Buyer’s Responsibility for the care and welfare of the Kitten/Cat.
Buyer agrees that any violation of this contract, including the following obligations to the Kitten/Cat’s welfare, will invalidate the health warranty and void any of the seller’s obligations.
1.) Buyer agrees to purchase said Kitten/Cat to be an indoor pet companion only.
2.) Buyer will never allow said Kitten/Cat to roam outside.
3.) Buyer will never allow said Kitten/Cat to be declawed.
4.) Buyer understands that they are strongly cautioned against allowing said Kitten/Cat to ever receive vaccinations for FeLV or FIV. These are controversial vaccines with very high rates of negative side effects, including cancers and death. If buyer keeps Kitten/Cat as an indoor pet and never allows them to roam outside or come in contact with infected cats, then it is almost impossible to be exposed to FeLV or FIV. No vet should ever give these vaccines without making owners fully aware of the risks and obtaining owner’s expressed consent.
5.) Buyer will provide said kitten with a safe environment, appropriate quality nutrition and never neglect Kitten/Cat’s health and wellbeing.
6.) If said Kitten/Cat is found to have been neglected by the buyer to the point of causing traumatic injury or ill health, including but not limited to; starvation, parasite infestation, inadequately treated disease, etc, the Buyer will surrender said Kitten/Cat to Seller unconditionally.
7.) Buyer will not, under any circumstances, give or sell said Kitten/Cat to any animal shelter, research facility, laboratory, pet store, or other commercial or noncommercial enterprise.
8.) In the event that the Buyer can no longer keep the Kitten/Cat, the Seller will be contacted immediately as first option to assist in the placement of the animal.
9.) Should Buyer relinquish possession and/or ownership of said Kitten/Cat to a 3rd party, this warranty is null and void and cannot transfer to 3rd party.

Limitations of Liability
1.) Buyer understands that said Kitten/Cat is a living animal, not an inanimate object, and thus governed by the laws of nature. Perfect lifetime health and behavior cannot be guaranteed by Seller and Buyer understands that the single greatest factor in the overall health, wellbeing and behavior of their Kitten/Cat is determined by how the Buyer raises and keeps their Kitten/Cat.
2.) Buyer understands that the Seller recommends that the Kitten/Cat be quarantined from other pets for at least 7 days. Buyer is aware that the stress induced in an animal when going to a new home may cause symptoms of illness, including a minor upper respiratory infection and/or diarrhea, to appear in an otherwise healthy animal.
3.) Buyer will not hold Seller responsible for any injuries or damages caused by said Kitten/Cat. Including, but not limited to, scratches, knocked over objects, etc.
4.) Said Kitten/Cat is sold as an indoor pet-only feline companion animal. No guarantees to show or breed standard quality is implied. Buyer understands that said Kitten/Cat is not for breeding purposes and will not produce offspring.
5.) The Seller will not be held liable for any expenses, including veterinary or health care costs occurring while the cat is in possession of the Buyer, The Seller’s maximum liability to the Buyer for any and all losses, claims, damages, or liability of any kind shall be limited to the amount paid by the Buyer to the Seller under this agreement.
Additional Purchase Agreement Terms If, at any time, in the future the Buyer can no longer keep the Kitten/Cat they are responsible to find a suitable home. Breeder would be happy to assist in advertising/help with finding a new home. If Buyer prefers, they can return Kitten/Cat to breeder and breeder will find a suitable new home, but no refund will be given. This is to ensure that none of Lynn’s Beloved Kitten/Cats end up in a shelter, rescue or homeless situation.

Except as expressly stated in this agreement, the Seller expressly disclaims and negates any implied or express warranty of said Kitten/Cat, and any implied or express warranty of fitness for any particular purpose.
All notices shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by a recognized overnight delivery service. Any notice must be delivered to the parties at their respective addresses set forth below their signatures or to such other address as shall be specified in writing by either party according to the requirements of
this section. The date that notice shall be deemed to have been made shall be the date of delivery, when delivered personally; on written verification of receipt if delivered by overnight delivery; or the date set forth on the return receipt if sent by certified or registered mail.
Failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such terms, covenants, and conditions, or of any similar right or power hereunder at any subsequent time.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in respect of this Agreement (or its validity, interpretation, or enforcement, or alleging breach thereof) shall be submitted to, adjudicated by, and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the local, state or federal courts in the City of Mount Vernon, County of Knox, State of Ohio, and all parties hereby consent to such venues as the exclusive forums for resolution of the aforementioned disputes, submit to the personal jurisdiction of said courts to hear such disputes, and waive all objections to such courts hearing and adjudicating such disputes.
This agreement sets forth and constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements, negotiations, correspondence, undertakings, promises, covenants, arrangements, communications, representations, and warranties, whether oral or written, of any party to this agreement.
The non-prevailing party in any dispute under this agreement shall pay all costs and expenses, including expert witness fees and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the prevailing party in resolving such dispute.
If a provision of this Agreement is or becomes illegal, unenforceable, or invalid in above named jurisdiction, it shall not affect (1) the enforceability or validity in that jurisdiction of any other provision of this Agreement, or (2) the enforceability or validity in other jurisdictions of that or any other provision of this Agreement.
In signing this Purchase Agreement; Buyer acknowledges having fully read, understood, and agreed to all herein.